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Opinion pieces written by CIS researchers on current issues in their area of expertise are published in major media, adding creditable debate to conversations of national importance.

Relax, unis aren’t short of students
January 7, 2005The Australian

Without overseas students, Australia 's universities would have shrunk last year. The total number of...

More aid is no solution for Islands
Helen HughesDecember 29, 2004The New Zealand Herald

Australians and New Zealanders pride themselves on giving the Pacific a helping hand. Yet the...

Loss of categories won’t help welfare
Peter SaundersDecember 27, 2004The Australian

Welfare reform is back on the Howard Government's agenda. Responsibility for income support payments has...

Seafarers becoming new target of international terrorists
Miranda DarlingDecember 22, 2004The Sydney Morning Herald

While nervous nations tighten their air and land security against the threat of terrorism, the...

Compassion is about acts, not just words
Paul Comrie-ThomsonDecember 17, 2004The Newcastle Herald

During the third week of Advent we are being confronted with a political choice: do...

Why people are wrong to oppose economic growth
Winton BatesDecember 15, 2004The Canberra Times

After a brief appearance in the 1970s, opposition to economic growth has resurfaced. Over the...

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